F1 Category -Interview soon

[Tania2013 5]

Good afternoon,

I need to know if anyone here recently went to their interview for category F1 in the Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. If so, what documents they asked for, if the interview was fast? Any information would be greatly appreaciated.

Thanks.

[Krikit 1,164]

Moving from K-1 Process to Student & Exchange Visitor Visas forum.

[MrTee12 64]

Good afternoon,

I need to know if anyone here recently went to their interview for category F1 in the Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. If so, what documents they asked for, if the interview was fast? Any information would be greatly appreaciated.

Thanks.

Student Visas

There are two major types of visas for applicants interested in academic travel: F-1 visas for students and J-1 visas for exchange visitors. Please see the sections below for detailed information on each academic visa type.

F Visas

F-1 visas are for applicants whose primary purpose of travel to the United States is to study in an academic program. If your primary purpose of travel is to study, you generally will need a student visa.

Required Documentation for F-1 Visas

In addition to all the documents required in the Complete the Visa Application Form section, an F-1 student visa applicant must also have:

Form I-20A-B Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status For Academic and Language Students you will need to submit a SEVIS-generated Form, I-20A-B, which was provided to you by your school. You and your school official must sign the Form I-20A-B. All students, as well as their spouses and dependents must be registered in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), an Internet-based system that maintains accurate and current information on non-immigrant students and exchange visitors and their dependents. Your school is responsible for entering your information from the Form I-20A-B into SEVIS.

Supporting Documentation for F-1 Visas

Applicants for an F-1 visa should be prepared to provide the following additional documents at the visa interview:

Transcripts and diplomas from any previous institutions attended.

Scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, etc.

Financial evidence that shows you and/or your sponsors have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. Please bring income tax documents and original bank books and statements. If you and/or your sponsor own a business, please bring business registrations, licenses, tax documents, and original bank books and statements.

Expedited Appointments for F-1 Applicants

Applicants for F-1 student visas should follow the procedures outlined in the Make an Appointment section. The U.S. Embassy tries to accommodate expedited visa requests for students.

http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/student_visas.html

To learn more about F-1 Student Visas, please visit the Department of State Student Visas page.

Edited April 2, 2013 by MrTee12

[MrTee12 64]

Good afternoon,

I need to know if anyone here recently went to their interview for category F1 in the Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. If so, what documents they asked for, if the interview was fast? Any information would be greatly appreaciated.

Thanks.

Here's some info below.

F1 visa Interview from 2004

http://www.dr1.com/forums/legal/33737-f-1-visa.html

Edited April 2, 2013 by MrTee12

[Tania2013 5]

Here's some info below.

F1 visa Interview from 2004

http://www.dr1.com/forums/legal/33737-f-1-visa.html

Thank you for your answers. I should've more specific. This for Family-based category F1 (US citizen for children over 21). Their interview is next month and they are asking for the same paperwork that we already sent, like police report and DS-230, translated and everything and now they asking for the same papers again, I guess they want the current want. My questions do we have to translate all the new documents again.

Thanks.